MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

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Which alkaline earth metal carbonate decomposes most easily?

(A)Correct
(B)
(C)
(D)

Answer: (A)

Solution

Thermal stability of alkaline earth metal carbonates increases down the group because the small, highly polarising cation (high charge density) distorts the carbonate ion most. is the smallest cation, so it polarises the

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